World premiere of Cypriot composer’s Weeping Madonnas
An oratorio by Cypriot composer Marios Joannou Elia pays tribute to the mothers of the missing people of Cyprus and its performance on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace marks more ...
Attorney-general’s view to be sought on controversial HIO appointment (updated)
The health minister said on Tuesday he will seek legal opinion from the Attorney-general on the legality of the appointment of Dr Petros Agathangelou to the board of the Health ...
Fire service hits back at Kalavasos community leader comments
After the Kalavasos community leader accused the fire service of passivity in their response to the fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Pentakomo on Friday, the ...
Three jailed after caught playing football during lockdown
Three men in their 20s received prison sentences on Tuesday for physically assaulting police officers who spotted them playing football against regulations during the first lockdown in April 2020.
Limassol criminal ...
Met service issues yellow weather warning for Tuesday night
The met service on Tuesday issued a yellow alert for high temperatures overnight, in effect from 10pm to Wednesday 6am.
This is the third such warning for July only.
The ...
Man serving life found guilty on 24 other charges, including attempted murder
Lifer Dimitris Mamalikopoulos was found guilty on Tuesday of a further 24 charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, possession and transport of firearms and ammunition and supply of cannabis.
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Russians residing abroad on the receiving end of xenophobic attacks says embassy
Bullying, publicly revealing private information, the ripping of a Russian flag and demonstrations against Russian nationals, were cited in a report circulated by the Russian embassy on Tuesday although the ...
The birth of a Greek TV station
Reflecting the fabric of the British Cypriot Community and their Greek counterparts a TV station based in London is still going strong 30 years after it was created says PAUL LAMBIS
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President Anastasiades, and his wife, tests positive for Covid-19
President Nicos Anastasiades has tested positive for coronavirus, government spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on Tuesday.
He said that the president had tested positive during routine tests on Tuesday morning.
His ...
Facebook poll puts Phinkoudes as most popular Larnaca spot
Larnaca’s most popular spot for tourists is the Phinikoudes promenade, followed by the Salt Lake and Mackenzie beach, a Facebook poll carried out by Larnaca Tourism Board and Cyprus ...
Blockade of waste management site to begin on Wednesday
The federation of environment organisations on Tuesday gave full backing to Vasilikos communities as they prepare to step up protests over health and ecological risks in their area.
Residents of ...
Kato Pyrgos residents pleased with tourism flow
Tourist operators and residents of Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias are satisfied with tourism in the area as they are seeing the same numbers as last year, community leader Nicos Cleanthous said ...
Two arrested at Paphos airport with fake IDs
A man and woman were arrested for a case of forgery and impersonation as they tried to leave the country through Paphos airport, police said on Tuesday.
During checks at ...
Akamas plan ‘misses the mark’ says environment department
The proposed Akamas development plan widely misses the mark of its declared intent as key provisions continue to threaten the integrity of the Natura 2000 network, the environment department’s environmental ...
Academics call for Nicosia mobility plan to have a holistic approach
A group of academics, scientists, researchers and urban planners have called on the transport ministry and the Nicosia municipality to make sure the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (Svak) for the ...
Education minister highlights improvements in PanCyprian exams
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Tuesday welcomed a “clear improvement” in grades as the results of the Pancyprian exams for school leavers – on the basis of which students can secure ...
Bank of Cyprus deadline for voluntary retirement put back
The Bank of Cyprus has put back the deadline for applications to its voluntary retirement scheme until Friday, as the target it had set for staff reductions had not been ...
Presidential candidates turn down offer of police protection
Presidential candidates Nikos Christodoulides and Andreas Mavroyiannis have so far declined an offer to receive police protection until the elections in February.
The proposal for police protection was approved by ...
Man videoed assaulting woman to face racism, xenophobia charges
A 43-year-old man caught on video assaulting a woman holding her 11-month baby near Larnaca port last week will be referred to trial to answer to charges of assault and ...
Minister hails ‘historic’ halloumi meeting (updated)
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Tuesday that full agreement on the controversial topic of PDO-certified halloumi has been reached, following a meeting at the presidential palace a day earlier.
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Sniffer dogs bust major poisoning attempt
Border collies Dixie and Sofie were once again instrumental in helping save other animals from poisoning after detecting a large number of poison baits.
Both dogs work with officials from ...
Roman helps Cyprus conquer Turkey before Serbia setback
By Richard Boxall
Roman Mazumder hit a rapid 40 to help Cyprus inflict a heavy defeat on Turkey in their first international cricket meeting, in the European Qualifiers for the World ...
Head of UNFICYP says political process disappointing
On Monday, the UN security council held closed consultations on the peacekeeping force of the international organization in Cyprus, UNFICYP, under the chairmanship of Permanent Representative of Brazil, Ambassador Ronaldo ...
Living Color Festival Tribe Edition promises one-of-a-kind immersive experience
The countdown for another festival comeback has begun. Returning on August 6 is the dance and electronic music event Living Color Festival, which will once more take place in Ayia Napa. ...